The National tribune., 1887-09-22
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MCDoSALD DIR. Dennis Mcdonald late Ser
geant Co. Is, 10Th Mo-, died at Lawrenceburg, Tenn
sept. 1, lSs7, aged A years lie was born in New
York city in 1873 lie lost both parents at an early
age and was then thrown upon his own resources
Ia 1874 he emigrhted TO McDonOugh County ILL.,
lie entered the army Aug. L. 1851 at the age of Is
years and served three years in the above company
aud regiment, coming out as Sergeant After his
discharge from the army he qualified himself as u
school teacher and taught school during the Win
ter season and worked on n farm during the SUM
mer months. He then learned telegraphy. and was
for some years employed on different railroads.
lie lost his health at that occupation; then studied
medicine; came to Indiana in 1872 attended medi:
cal lectures Mt Keokuk Iowa, sessions of lS5O and
1851 then practiced there for number of years.
He was n thorough GAL X. man and had the good
of the Order at heart. He was willing at any time
TO do anything for n suffering needy comrade
and this Post feels that it has lost III his death n
worthy comrnde.
PHIiuPs.-George q. Phillips. of the firm of
Chamberlain Il Phillips. Commission Merchants
New York city, died of typhoid fever in Providegee.
H. L. Sept q, aged IS. He enlisted in the Spring OF
1851 in the 10th Mass, and participated in all the
campaigns in which that gallant regiment was
engaged till May II, ls6i when, in the bloody
angle" at Spottsylvania, he was made a prisoner.
lie passed through the terrible experience of life
in Andersonville Prison, from which he twice
escaped and recaptured. being finally ex-
changed I'm October, lS6i. Comrade Phillips was a
man in every sense. Possessed ofa tender, sympa-
thetic nature, his heart and hand were always
open to n story of distress. He was an honored
comrade of Post ll3. of Boston, and greatly beloved
by all his comrades who mourn the loss of one who
embodied within himself the great principles of our
comradeship. He leaves widow but no children.
His remains were inferred at Babylon. l.. i.
CnLEY. Hon. Joseph Cilley, the oldest ex-
United States Senator. and veteran of the War OF
1872, died in Nottingham, n. H. on Friday. at the
age of o. He had been in failing health for some
time Cilley was descended from the family of that
name which acquired distinction during the Revo-
luton and his grandfather was "A member of Gen.
washingtoIIs staff. Joseph Cilley was born in
Nottingham Jan. 4. I7yl, and studied law in
Maine. lie entered the army as an ensign, and
fought at Sacketts Harbor, Chippewa and Lundy's
Lane. In the latter battle he struck by solid
shot, which fractured his left thigh and produced
permanent lameness. He resigned from the army
Ia 1916. but in 1877 appointed an Aid on the
staff of Gov. Benjamin Pierce. in which service he
acquired the title of Colonel. In lSi6 he nomi-
mated for Governor by the Wings but declined the
nomination. The same year he was chosen United
| States Senator to fill the vacancy caused by the
resignation of Levi Woodbury.. He was n member
of the 18th Congress, aud the first to present
petition for the abolition Of slavery. He was a
brother Of the Hon. Jonathan Cilley who, while q
member OF Congress. was killed in duel with
Graves. n Southern member. in lS3S. Col. Cilley
retained his faculties to the last. He died In the
house built by him in 1924.
CREGAN = Captain Mike" Cregan, widely
known New York city politician, died last
week from the effects of fall through n skylight
He was n brave Union soldier. and fought his way
up to the rank OF Captain.